Closets don't like to stay dry, and often attract unwanted scents (and sometimes creatures who like that environment). Once easy way to solve the problem? According to how-to illlustrator Yumi Sakugawa, the answer is chalk.

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Chalk absorbs moisture, as manysourcesattest, so it's a helpful aid to reduce dampness—and the resulting smell in your closets. Just tie up a bundle with some sturdy string and hang it where it won't brush up against your clothes. It'll absorb moisture, the resulting smell, and your closet will become a nicer place to be.